Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Roanoke Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for people seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling sessions and supports patients throughout treatment and recovery. This is a full-time position in Virginia, with hours Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 2 PM and rotating Saturday mornings. The stated calculated salary range is $23.77 to $26.00 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, social services, or a health services field, plus at least 2 years of counseling or social services experience; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields plus 1 year of professional work experience.
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
- Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Required certification: CSAC-R or CSAC, with eligibility to obtain within 90 days of employment; CSAC-S eligibility is also identified in the posting.
- Alternatively, listed licensed mental health professional credentials include LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, and LSATP.
- Employees with an “R” on their license must have their supervisor sign off on all documentation notes.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients' recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
- Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Provide case management duties to ensure individualized quality care as needed.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid clinical supervision
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth
- Potential student loan forgiveness through HRSA for eligible positions, depending on clinic site eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
